Worksheets261 EP Science Mod 3
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 16mins
Identify the image.
How is it used in a EP lab?
Defib monitor.
Continuously monitors a patient's cardiac rhythms to detect any irregularities or arrythmias
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Identify the image.
How is it used in a EP lab?
Pulse oximeter: monitors respiration in the sedated patient
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Identify the image.
How is it used in a EP lab?
Amplifier
Amplifier for data acquisition system
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Identify the image.
How is it used in a EP lab?
Stimulator.
Capable of delivering constant current pacing impulses.
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Identify the image.
How is it used in a EP lab?
Temporary pacemaker.
Used as a backup for the stimulator, and in case a patient needs to be transferred out of the EP lab while still pacing dependent.
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RAO is an abbreviation for
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HRA is an abbreviation for
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CS is an abbreviation for
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VF is an abbreviation for
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CL is an abbreviation for
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AF is an abbreviation for
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SNRT is an abbreviation for
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SR is an abbreviation for
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RF is an abbreviation for
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HBE is an abbreviation for
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How many introducer sheaths could potentially fit into a single femoral vein?
It is not uncommon to place three introducer sheaths
into a single vein.
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What is the mnemonic for remembering landmarks while gaining access in the groin area?
NAVeL
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What local anesthetic is typically used during access? What size is the needle?
A local anesthetic such as lidocaine or a similar
injectable anesthetic will be used to numb the groin
area.
A 22 gage needle is used subcutaneously to anesthetize
and gain access using the Seldinger method.
What can help locate an obstruction in the vein when attempting to gain access?
If there is any evidence of obstruction, the guide wire
will be pulled back and free blood flow will be
obtained via the use of a syringe.
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Why must guidewires be in place before the sheaths are inserted?
to prevent sheaths from being punctured by the
needle and shearing the sheath, which may produce a
dislodgement of a foreign body.
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What size sheath would be used for a 6F catheter?
A 5 French catheter will fit a 6 French sheath allowing the
room needed for the draw back and flushing purposes.
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Name at least one way of monitoring potential complications of transeptal puncture.
Hemodynamic monitoring
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